This has always been a fun idea for me. Even prior to GMing Ponyfinder I find myself compelled to show the players what would happen if they failed this task, just to show how important their mission is.

So, my question to other GMs (and players), how do you think Everglow would differ if major (or miner) happenings didn't happen, or turned out differently?

What if the Drakeshooves took the throne for themselves?

What if Kara was more hostile in her endeavors?

What If the Imperials failed to create the Empire?

These are all great alternate timeline starting points.

What are some of yours?

"The minds of gods are not for ponies to know or to judge. Accept that Sheila has a place for all of us in her grand plan, and be happy in the part you have to play."

Well I'm not played with history that much in my campaign as its set after the empire has fallen so what ever I don't really change much. I will say though the Island with Mae-Maw's Reach is a ball of fire because players didn't stop something and if they hid away from world events too much, whats left of Viljatown will be wiped out by Humans

There are a few alternate timelines officially supported. The Short Legs, for instance. Are they alive, dead, enslaved? They're in a quantum state until your specific game decides. You could save them from being captured at all, if you set it at the right time. This also has a huge impact on Lashtada's presence in the world.